East Palo Alto (E.P.A.) is a city in San Mateo County, California, United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a population of approximately 28,155 people and a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2). East Palo Alto is bordered to the south by Palo Alto, to the west by Menlo Park, and to the east by the San Francisco Bay.

City Council

The City Council of East Palo Alto is the legislative body of the City. The city council is responsible for providing policy direction, developing the City’s priorities and represent the interest and aspirations of the entire community. In addition, the city council appoints the City Manager and the City Attorney.

The City Council has five members elected by the city residents and serves four-year staggering terms. The mayor and vice mayor are appointed among the council members. Council members include Mayor Larry Moody, Vice Mayor Ruben Abrica, Council Member Lisa Gauthier, Council Member Carlos Romero and Council Member Donna Rutherford.

The city council holds its meeting on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 7:30 pm at Council Chambers (1st Floor), 2415 University Avenue, East Palo, CA 94303.

Crime Statistics

The overall crime rate in East Palo Alto, CA is 8% lower compared to other cities in California and 2% lower compared to the national average. When comparing crimes involving violence, the city’s crime rate is 42% higher compared to California’s and 63% higher than the national average. Looking at crimes involving property, the city’s crime rate is 17% lower than California’s and 17% lower compared to the national average. In East Palo Alto one has a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim of crime, making the city safer than 18% of the cities in the United States. Compared to the previous year, the crime rate in East Palo Alto has increased by 17%.

the website also has a list of sex offenders and most wanted people in the city. There are three ways for posting bail for an offender in the city; these include Bail bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1276, Cash bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1269 and Property bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1276.5.